European cities are implementing climate adaptation measures, such as increasing urban trees, adaptation plans and alert systems. However, despite these efforts, the climate crisis continues to progress faster than the implemented responses.
Extreme heat is becoming a growing threat in European urban areas. Climate-sensitive diseases and other health risks are gaining ground, representing significant challenges for the city population.
Urban adaptation proves insufficient given the speed of climate impacts. The implemented measures, although necessary, cannot keep pace with the accelerated pace of environmental changes.
